Job summary
We currently have Band 5 vacancies in the Emergency Department at Charing CrossHospital. The department is an acute area seeing multiple patients of varying conditions.
We are proud of our recently renovated and expanded department. We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Nurses, Qualified Nurses looking to start a career in ED and to staff with previous experience in ED. We are fortunate to have a team of highly skilled senior nurses to support your development, including NurseConsultants, Emergency Practitioners and Practice Development Nurse. We are pleasedto have the opportunity to support staff with undertaking Qualification in Specialismmodule in Emergency Nursing along side our collegues from Kings College London andother local Emergency Departments. Imperial also offers nurses at all levels uniqueopportunities to be involved in large scale national research projects.
The post holder will be expected to work with staff to maintain standards in line with Trustand NMC guidelines. In exchange Imperial College offers the chance to work in a forwardthinking organisation where there is a strong basis of continuing professionaldevelopment, and encouragement to advance personal practice. Flexible workingpatterns will be considered. You will in all aspects be supported by the Matron and SeniorSisters / Charge Nurses.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
- To keep up to date with skills and knowledge
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based
- Individualised patient care
- Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly
- Undertake nursing procedures
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
- Monitor patients progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately
- Act as the patients advocate
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based
- Individualised patient care
- Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly
- Undertake nursing procedures
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
- Monitor patients progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately
- Act as the patients advocate
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
Desirable
- 6 months experience in acute healthcare setting
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written skills
- Basic IT skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience of speciality
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
Desirable
- 6 months experience in acute healthcare setting
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written skills
- Basic IT skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience of speciality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
